The first round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, is set to tee off on Thursday morning and weather could be a bit of a concern for golfers and fans this weekend.
Forecasts in the area indicate cold temperatures and gusty winds might be the primary worry earlier in the tournament, with a possibility of rain on Saturday.
The chance of rain will be nothing new for the world’s best golfers, who slogged through a wet weekend at Augusta National during last month’s Masters tournament.
Western New York’s weather is notoriously unpredictable this time of year, so some of these details could change, but here’s a look the the forecast for this year’s PGA Championship, as of Wednesday morning.
Wednesday: Practice round
The final day for practice rounds could bring the coldest temperatures of the week. After lows dip into the 30s on Tuesday night, the high on Wednesday will struggle to reach the mid-50s, National Weather Service forecasts show.
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Winds should be out of the north at 10-15 mph, before low temperatures again drop to the upper 30s Wednesday night.
Thursday: First round
The first round should open under clear skies with high temperatures expected to reach the mid-60s.
Winds should be out of the southwest at under 10 mph and are likely to calm through the morning, meteorologists say.
Thursday night will remain clear with winds picking up from the south.
Friday: Second round
The second round should be played under sunny skies with high temperatures in the upper 70s − perfect golf weather.
But late Friday night is when the forecast includes the first chance of rain.
Saturday: Third round
Moving day will come with a 60% chance of rain in the forecast, with showers likely beginning after 8 a.m. High temperatures should reach the upper 60s in the day, with temperatures falling into the lower 50s under partly cloudy skies in the evening.
Sunday: Final round
The early forecast for the final round for mostly sunny skies with a high in the low 70s.
Rochester weather watches and warnings
National weather radar
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